Russia, June 15, 2024
Putin said that Russia was aware that the US knew that Russia could deliver weapons with high precision to countries that could target Russia in response to NATO members’ allowing Ukraine to use weapons against Russian soil. This warning was given during a rather unexpected press briefing staged in the course of the St.
Petersburg International Economic Forum when Putin reiterated the fact that Russia would not shy away from using nuclear ace cards where it deemed necessary.Putin also noted that the recent actions of the West, including the recognition of the shelling of Russian territory by Ukraine as justified, affect the security of the entire world and can lead to severe problems.
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He pointed out that if the West sells weapons to Ukraine for attacks on Russia, then Russia will provide equipment for regions to attack important facilities of countries that are against Russia.The Russian president also focused on his counterpart’s readiness to use nuclear weapons when the Russian state and its territories are threatened.
He added that it is naïve for some people in the West to think that Russia would never use nuclear weapons because its nuclear policy outlines when precisely such weapons may be used.
Putin’s threat should be viewed in the context of escalating tensions between Russia and the West. This is especially relevant in view of the Ukraine crisis. The Russian President said many times that more sanctions would not make his country back down and would go ahead taking steps to ensure its well-being.
